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The Cost of These Dreams

Book • 2019

Wright Thompson

The Cost of These Dreams is a collection of stories that delve into the lives of sports figures like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Pat Riley, exploring the personal costs of their achievements.

Thompson's work is celebrated for its vivid detail and insight into the human side of sports.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

, highlighting its exploration of the pursuit of greatness and its costs.

Wright Thompson On The Costs Of Greatness Throughout History

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as one of his all-time favorite sports books.

Wright Thompson on Untangling Myth from History in America

One of

Ryan Holiday

’s favorite books; he raves about it and carries it in his bookstore.

ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on the Patriots, Tom Brady and Greatness

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a collection of amazing sports writing.

Wright Thompson on Reckoning with the South’s Buried Secrets

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the cost of pursuing one's dreams.

Amelia Boone On Excellence and Endurance

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Alex Ostberg

while discussing the challenges faced by elite athletes and the pursuit of success.

NCAA All-American Alex Ostberg Shares His Wisdom On Perspective, Gratitude, Taking Action, & Being A Life-Long Learner

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Ryan Holiday

as a book exploring the costs of pursuing ambitious goals.

How To Change Your Mindset and Transform Your Life with Ryan Holiday #171

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Ryan Holiday

as one of his favorite writers and a great sports writer, whose book "The Cost of These Dreams" is praised.

ESPN's Wright Thompson On What Makes Us Great… And Human

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